Reuben and Elliot go in depth in their discussions and literary analysis of Pale, a modern supernatural web serial by J. C. “Wildbow” McCrae.
Wow. Pale is such a fun, compelling, and riveting story, packed with really cool symbology and metaphor. Reuben and Elliot do a great job at examining nuances in Wildbow’s story.
I can say with certainty that I’ve become a better reader and consumer of media since I began listening to Deep in Pact and Pale Reflections. I look at images and story arcs, and moral real-world implications. Honestly, though this may sound bizarre or chintzy, their reflections on Wildbow’s stories have helped me in my faith journey—in learning to see these patterns and motifs, the Bible itself has become more clear to me. I believe I’ve become a more empathetic person and have become more able to acknowledge my own privileges and biases. That’s part of what I love about Pale Reflections and all Wildbow works—this isn’t a sterile literature class, it’s clearly a labour of love, connecting Wildbow, the Doofcasters, and the readers and listeners. Sorry for getting sappy, but this podcast means a lot to me.
-Fleetfeathers
